Byju's co-founder Divya Gokulnath engages with Lionel Messi as part of Education For All initiative

Byju’s had announced Lionel Messi as the global brand ambassador of EFA (Education For All), its social initiative, a month before the FIFA World Cup 2022 began.

As part of the EFA initiative, in a special tête-à-tête, Divya Gokulnath, co-founder, Byju’s caught up with him to talk about his inspiring life, career, and everything in between.

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The Argentine forward, who cemented his position as the greatest of all time after clinching the world cup, candidly spoke about not only his professional highs and lows but also the gift of fatherhood, how it has changed him, and the lessons he wants to instil in his children. 

Messi is known to promote the cause of equal education and also serves as a global brand ambassador of UNICEF.

From handling high-pressure games and the weight of expectations from his million fans, Messi traced his childhood journey, recalling how football was his one and only dream, the chat Reflecting on his "beautiful experience" of playing in India, Messi said he was amazed and humbled by the passion and enthusiasm that Indians have for football.

As the global brand ambassador of BYJU’S Education For All - a social impact initiative of the company impacting 5.5 million children – Messi also spoke about his passion for equitable education for children from all walks of life.  

On the heels of Argentina's FIFA World Cup victory, the architect of its success, Lionel Messi has posted 'Namaste India' on his Instagram to the delight of his followers.

The post carries a series of pictures showing Messi wearing Byju's jersey to promote the cause of equitable and accessible education through Byju's Education For All (EFA) foundation.